The British Ambassador in Madrid has confirmed that the UK driving licence will be legal for driving in Spain until February 28, 2022, for those living in Spain before January 1, 2021.
In a statement he says:
“If you moved to Spain after January 1, 2021, your valid UK licence will be recognised for six months from the date you obtained residence, or until February 28, 2022, whichever is later.
If you live in Spain, you must exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one. You cannot use an International Driving Permit (IDP) instead.
If you lived in Spain before January 1, 2021 and registered your details and intention to exchange with the DGT before December 30, 2020, you should have requested an appointment with the DGT to exchange your UK licence by December 31, 2021. If you did not complete the exchange before the deadline and need further information, contact the DGT.
If you did not register with DGT before December 30, 2020 and wish to obtain a Spanish driving licence now, you should follow the DGT process for non-EU nationals. This includes taking a driving test.»
